Bel Passi All-Star Tournaments

 Garrett played All-Stars under Coach Nick for the second consecutive year.  This time he was the starting first baseman.  Brett was one of the assistant coaches for All-Stars.  The BP 14u team won the BP tournament and had a good showing at the Ceres Invitational which Garrett had to miss due to ICON.  Bryce was invited to play All-Stars under his Coach Vito.  They played in two tournaments, performing well in the Riverbank tournament before entering the BP tournament where they ran out of steam.  Bryce enjoyed catching, especially in the Riverbank tournament where he caught 14 innings on Sunday when they had to go through 3 games to make it to the championship.

Bryce up to bat.

Getting dirty behind the dish.

Ready to give the ball a ride.

Load up before the pitch.

Now batting, the catcher, Bryce!

Garrett in front of the field he has called home the last two years.

Proud of my three sons.

Bryce, on deck and ready to take on the pitcher.

Talking with baseball buddy, Drew #19.

Garrett mans first base.

There was no shortage of BIG kids in the tourneys.

Trying to pick the guy off at first.

Bryce getting ready to squeeze strike three.

Power up before the game--get your energy.

Bryce's team huddles after the first game.

Team prayer.

B34--Second place at the Riverbank Tournament.

12u NL All-Star Team at Bel Passi.

Got a little dirty while playing 14 innings at catcher.

Team meeting after the first game.

Manning center field.  He showed off his good arm.

Vacation Bible School Volunteers

We helped out with our church's VBS this year.  Joy and the boys worked Monday through Thursday and then Brett filled in for Joy on Friday.  The theme was Sonwest Roundup--cowboys.

Garrett runs the nerf gun booth on Friday.

Bryce built a Jedi Cruiser out of duplos.

Howdy partner, we are all here to serve your kids.

Griffin with his friend Kyle a fellow worker.

Joy and Griffin were with the Lightning Fast Lizards.

Garrett helped with the Rattlin' Rattlesnakes.

Bryce assisted the Awesome Armadillos.

All ready for the kids:  hats, boots, and a fence.

Legos at camp...so cool.

Brotherly picture in the back of a stagecoach.

Father's Day Weekend

When constructing a great weekend to celebrate Father's Day, Brett considered his options that he needed to frame around the family gathering on Saturday (so James and his twin could celebrate their birthday together on Sunday).  So it all started with the A's game with fireworks on Friday night.  Then we stayed at a hotel Friday night where Eric and Sharon were staying because their house had been flooded and was not in good shape to live in at the time.  So we woke up Saturday morning, ate breakfast, played basketball, and swam with the Jungingers before getting in the car to drive to Tracy where the family gathering was taking place.  On the drive home from Tracy, Joy heard that AJ Puk and Jesus Luzardo would be pitching in Modesto the following day, so it was an easy choice what to do after church on Sunday!  Two baseball games in one weekend, awesome.

Playing basketball at the hotel court.

Griffin guarding Bryce with Caleb waiting to pounce.

All the kids in the pool with Eric and Brett.

Brett holding his precious Turtle Dur.

Poppy, James, and Brett--honored Fathers.

Jesus Luzardo delivers a 98 mph fastball.

Score keeping with Ports pitchers charting pitches behind us.

Luzardo on rehab assignment.

Luzardo came on in relief.

AJ Puk warms up in the bullpen before the game.

AJ Puk on the mound, blue chalk on the field.

Birthday surprise, Lego Slave I, too bad Dad sat on the box!

AJ Puk rocks and unleashes his 99 mph fastball.

It was just a little chilly in Oakland, 50s, while 90s at home.

Enjoying a fireworks display together.

Selfie at the ballgame.

Sharing some good food:  Garrett and Joy.

Working on their hot dog kid's meals.

Bryce keeps Joy warm by sitting in her lap.

AJ Puk unleashes his 99 mph fastball.

Garrett crosses the plate.

Griffin and Bryce cross the plate together.